Where to find it

Habitats

When to find it

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Species information

Common name

Alcathoe bat

Latin name

Myotis alcathoe

Category

Mammals

Statistics

Weight: <5g

Conservation status

Classified as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List as it has only recently been described and there is currently little information about this species. All bats are protected in the UK under the Wildlife and Countryside Act, 1981.